Adolf Spinnler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAdolf•Spinnler
Used nameAdolf•Spinnler
Born18 July 1879 in Liestal, Basel-Landschaft (SUI)
Died20 November 1950
Measurements180 cm
AffiliationsTurnverein Esslingen, GER
NOC Germany
Nationality Switzerland
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Adolf Spinnler was a gymnast who competed at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics. Spinnler was born in Switzerland, having been born in Liestal, but he competed for a German club, Turnverein Esslingen. His nationality in 1904 is of some controversy, but he is listed in 1904 entry lists as competing for Germany.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1904 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) GER SUI Adolf Spinnler
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
Individual All-Around, Field Sports, Men (Olympic) =64
Individual All-Around, Apparatus Work, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold